wearing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.something that makes you feel very tired or tests your patience.
adj.causing tiredness, exhaustion, or a loss of patience through persistence or repetition.
Simple“Looking after three energetic toddlers all day can be very wearing.”
In context“The constant noise from the construction site next door proved wearing for the office staff trying to meet their deadlines.”
SynonymsAntonymsrefreshingenergizing - 02 C1 Advanced
n.the process of something becoming thinner or damaged because it is used a lot.
n.the mechanical process of erosion, attrition, or gradual impairment through use or exposure.
Simple“The wearing of the stone steps over centuries showed how many people had walked there.”
In context“Engineers monitored the gradual wearing of the turbine blades to determine the optimal schedule for preventative maintenance.”
UsageOften appears in the phrase 'wearing away'.
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a word for clothes or things you wear, often used in shops.
n.garments or items intended for use on the body; frequently used in compound nouns to denote specific categories of apparel.
Simple“The boutique specialized in formal wearing for weddings and parties.”
In context“The department store reorganized its floor plan to group all outdoor wearing in a single, easily accessible wing.”
UsageUsually found in compounds like 'evening wearing' or 'children's wearing', though 'wear' is more common in modern English.